{"id":1879,"date":"2017-08-16T11:54:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T11:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swedish.kb-demos.com\/?p=1879"},"modified":"2017-08-16T11:54:42","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T11:54:42","slug":"certified-surgical-technologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/2017\/08\/16\/certified-surgical-technologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover a New Career: The Many Benefits of Applying to a Surgical Technologist Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advancements in medical technology have increased the number of surgeries being performed, creating a demand for additional surgical technicians. If you\u2019re looking for a fast-paced career in the ever-expanding medical industry, becoming a certified surgical technologist may be the perfect career choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Swedish Institute paves the way to a new career.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For over 100 years, Swedish Institute has earned its stellar reputation as a leading institution dedicated to natural healing, wellness and healthcare. The Swedish Institute <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swedishinstitute.edu\/surgical-technologist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surgical Technologist program<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> provides the knowledge you need to become part of a surgical team. Here are some of the benefits of pursuing a career as a certified surgical technologist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 18-month program allows you to enter the workplace faster. (Note: This applies to full-time students.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Graduates earn an Associate degree in Occupational Studies (AOS) as authorized by the New York State Board of Regents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exciting, fast-paced work environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A rapidly growing industry means you can find work in other cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to expect while working as a surgical technologist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surgical technologists (sometimes called scrub techs, surgical techs, or operating room technicians) are part of a surgical team. These professionals assist in surgical operations and work alongside surgeons and registered nurses. They are vital performers who prepare operating rooms for surgery by ensuring a sterile surgical environment, arranging equipment, preparing surgical instruments, and handing those instruments to surgeons during an operation. Here is a snapshot of what you can expect while working as a certified surgical technologist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Job security: According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/surgical-technologists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the employment of surgical technologists<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is projected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the average for many other occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Competitive wages: As of May 2016, the median annual wage for surgical technologists was $45,160.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exciting medical environment: Surgical technologists work in hospital operating rooms or surgical centers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Full-time hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fast-paced environment: You will be on your feet a lot of the time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ready for a new career? Becoming a surgical technologist may be the answer you\u2019ve been looking for. To learn more about Swedish Institute and its Surgical Technologist program, visit <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swedishinstitute.edu\/surgical-technologist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">our program page<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fast-paced career in the ever-expanding medical industry, then becoming a certified surgical tech may be the perfect career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5684,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"CBBTypography":[],"inline_featured_image":false,"wds_primary_category":12,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,20],"tags":[13,19],"class_list":["post-1879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-tips","category-surgical-technologist","tag-new-careers","tag-surgical-tech"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5684"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}